- Higher rates when living away from home
- What criteria you need to meet to get a higher rate
Criteria to get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if your parents move or are away a lot because of work
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance if your parents move a lot for work. You must also live away from home to study because of this.
- Student Start-up Loan
- Who can get it
Study rules for a Student Start-up Loan
To get a Student Start-up Loan you need to meet the study rules.
What the personal income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the ABSTUDY personal income test if you’re 16 or older, or an independent Australian Apprentice.
What the personal and partner assets tests for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate are
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can get ABSTUDY and how much you’ll get.
What the parental means test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is
We use the parental means test to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
- Income and assets tests
- What the parental means test is
Parental income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
The parental income test is part of the parental means test. We use it to assess your parents or guardians income to work out if you can get ABSTUDY.
- Income and assets tests
- What the parental means test is
Changes to income for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Changes to your parents’ or guardians’ income can change your payment rate. Your payment may also change if your siblings' situations change.
- Income and assets tests
- What the parental means test is
Maintenance income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate
Your parents or guardians may get maintenance income to support you or your siblings. If they do, this income may affect your payment.
- Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
- How to manage your participation requirements
Getting a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
You may be exempt from meeting your participation requirements for a short time if you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to give us a medical certificate.
- Austudy
- Who can get it
Getting a medical certificate for Austudy
You may be able to get an exemption from your Austudy requirements if you give us a medical certificate.